Yakutat City and Borough Inmate Population

Yakutat City and Borough inmate population records are handled through Alaska's statewide Department of Corrections. Yakutat does not have its own police department. Alaska State Troopers provide all law enforcement in the borough, with the nearest post located in Juneau approximately 225 air miles to the southeast. Inmates arrested in Yakutat are transported to Lemon Creek Correctional Center or other DOC facilities. To find someone in custody, search VINELink at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. This page covers how to access Yakutat City and Borough inmate population data and arrest records.

Law Enforcement and Inmate Population in Yakutat

Yakutat City and Borough does not maintain its own police department. The Alaska State Troopers handle all law enforcement in the borough. The nearest Trooper post is in Juneau, roughly 225 air miles to the southeast. This remote geography shapes how law enforcement operates in Yakutat and how the inmate population is managed after arrests.

When someone is arrested in Yakutat City and Borough, State Troopers handle the booking process. They photograph the person, collect fingerprints, record the charges, and prepare the initial arrest documentation. There are no local long-term detention facilities in Yakutat. After processing, inmates are transported to Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau or other Alaska DOC facilities.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center serves as the primary facility for Southeast Alaska inmates. The center is at 2000 Lemon Creek Road, Juneau, AK 99801, phone (907) 465-6200. Alaska combines both prisons and jails under one state-run system. The DOC assigns inmates to facilities based on their security classification, program needs, and available space. A person arrested in Yakutat could be housed at Lemon Creek or transferred to another DOC facility anywhere in the state.

For general State Trooper information, call (907) 269-5511. For dispatch, call (907) 451-5100. To reach the Troopers about records or specific incidents in Yakutat City and Borough, contact the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at (907) 269-5767.

Yakutat City and Borough public records resources provide contact details for Alaska State Troopers and guidance on accessing inmate population data through the statewide system.

Arrest Records for Yakutat City and Borough

All arrest records for Yakutat City and Borough are maintained by the Alaska State Troopers and the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. Because there is no local police department in the borough, all law enforcement documentation goes through the Troopers. To request arrest records, contact the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone: (907) 269-5767.

Under AS 12.62.160, any person may request Alaska criminal justice information from the state. Two types of checks are available. Name-based searches cost $20. Fingerprint-based searches cost $35 and are more accurate because they confirm identity across aliases and different name spellings. Fingerprint submissions must use the standard FD-258 FBI fingerprint form. Mail-in results for fingerprint checks typically arrive within 2-3 weeks.

Arrest records stay on file indefinitely unless sealed. Most adult arrest records in Alaska remain accessible to the public through proper public records requests. If you need records for a specific incident in Yakutat, provide the approximate date, the name of the person involved, and any case number or citation number you have. This information helps narrow the search given the geographic scope that State Trooper records cover.

For sex offender registry information in Yakutat City and Borough, use the Alaska Department of Public Safety's online sex offender database. This registry is searchable by name, zip code, or address and is maintained by DPS based on required registrations by offenders living in the area.

VINE Inmate Search for Yakutat City and Borough

VINELink is Alaska's official statewide inmate search and victim notification service. The system is free and anonymous. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Search at vinelink.com or call 1-800-247-9763. TTY users call 1-866-847-1298. You can search by full name, partial name, or DOC ID number.

For a partial name search, enter at least the first two characters of the last name and the first name, then check the partial name box. For ID searches, enter at least the first four characters and omit the leading zero. Search results show the person's name, gender, race, ID number, current holding facility, and custody status.

Because Yakutat has no local detention facilities, anyone arrested in the borough is transferred to Lemon Creek or another DOC facility quickly after arrest. VINE is the only way to confirm where a person is currently held. If a person was recently arrested, allow a few hours for their record to appear in the system.

VINE lets you register for automatic notifications. When a custody status changes, the system will call or email you. You create a four-digit PIN during registration. The system will keep calling until you confirm with your PIN or up to 24 hours. Multiple phone numbers and email addresses can be added. Email alerts do not need a PIN. The DOC Victim Service Unit at 877-741-0741 can provide additional help.

Public Records in Yakutat City and Borough

The Alaska Public Records Act, codified at AS 40.25.100 through 40.25.295, governs access to government records in Yakutat City and Borough. Because all law enforcement here is handled by the State Troopers, public records requests for arrest and inmate data go to the Alaska State Troopers or the DPS Criminal Records and Identification Bureau rather than a local agency.

Agencies must respond within 10 working days of receiving a written request under AS 40.25.110. If the request takes more than five person-hours in a calendar month, a fee may be charged based on the hourly rate of the staff involved. The agency is required to tell you the estimated cost before beginning work that will result in a charge. Exemptions apply to open investigations, juvenile records, victim information for violent crimes, and medical records. The Alaska Supreme Court has consistently held that the law favors disclosure and that exemptions should be read narrowly.

Court records for Yakutat City and Borough can be found through the Alaska Court System's CourtView portal. Yakutat is served by the state court system, and case records for the borough are searchable online by name, case number, or citation number.

Court Records for Yakutat City and Borough

The Alaska Court System's CourtView portal provides online access to court records for Yakutat City and Borough. Search by case number, party name, or citation number. The docket covers both misdemeanors and felonies. It shows motions filed, payment records for bail and fines, judicial assignments, and documents in the file.

Case numbers must follow the Alaska format with leading zeroes, dashes, and a five-digit sequence number. The system returns up to 500 case records per search. Sentencing details, hearing schedules, and probation conditions are not shown in the online docket. For those details, contact the Yakutat Clerk of Court or request access to the physical case file. Cases filed before 1990 may not appear in the online system.

Since Yakutat is geographically isolated, some filings may be handled through a neighboring court. Contact the Alaska Court System directly to confirm which court has jurisdiction for a specific matter originating in Yakutat City and Borough.

Nearby Boroughs and Census Areas

These areas border or are near Yakutat City and Borough and use the same Alaska DOC and VINE system for inmate population records.